................................................ TEAM HIMANNV ...................................................................................................... TEAM SKIZZO ........................................................
Team Himannv:
4-4-2
Team Skizzo:
Formation - 442
In goal is Gordan Banks. World Cup Winner, and producer of perhaps the finest save we've ever witnessed. Pele so sure of the ball finding the back of the net after it left his head, he yelled out "goal" before witnessing Banks fly across his goal and flick it away. Considered one of the best of all time.
At left back is Ashley Cole. At one time considered the best left back in the world, his attacking prowess was shown at Arsenal as he often got forward and provided another outlet. Once he moved on to Chelsea, he showed off his defensive game as Mourinho left his mark. One of the few players who can say he performed well consistently against two of the best players of his generation, Ronaldo and Messi.
At right back is Tarcisio Burgnich, The Rock. Defense first on this side up against Fachetti and Nedved. Behind a winger who can create and link up on his own without a fullback, Burgnich will be focused on keeping the defense tight.
The center back pairing is made up of Ruud Krol and Karl-Heinz Forster. Krol being the classy ball-player that he was, and Forster being the no-nonsense defender, the pairing complement each other well. Both tough, physically imposing players, Krol would provide a outlet from the back to the move the ball forward.
Ryan Giggs takes up his spot on the left of midfield. Personal life aside, almost every United fan loves Giggs for his dynamic approach, running down opposition defenders and his speed, quick feet, and dribbling. A mainstay on United's left flank for years, he showed his ability by adapting his game and mastering another position entirely
Sir Tom Finney mans the right flank. Twice voted Footballer of The Year in the 1950s, the debate on who was the best footballer between Blackpool's Stanley Matthews or Finney, divided the nation. Some preferred Matthews' dribbling skills and others Finney’s all round ability. He was not a big man and had to take some hard tackles in a time when defenders did not take prisoners. However his speed, movement and ability, on the ground and in the air, left defenders bamboozled. A prolific goal scorer, Finney was also great at creating goals for other players: the ideal team man.
Jose Pirri and Dave Mckay take up the central midfield spots. Pirri was one of La Liga's greatest players, and showed his leadership qualities from a young age. Tough as nails and a classy player on the ball, he'd provide the boundless work rate up and down the middle of the pitch, supporting the defense and the front two. Mackay was one of the finest central midfielders during his time of playing, with Eusebio of all people leaving a glowing review. Mackay and Pirri both found ways to elevate their teammates and drive them on to greater heights.
Thierry Henry and Dennis Bergkamp rekindle their partnership here and look to build on their success. Both brilliant players in their own right, it was their understanding and complementary play styles that elevated both to even greater levels.
